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Lyrics & meaning

Inge Vaanthey

From Mudhal Idam · 2011

Lyricist
Arivumathi
Singers
Haricharan, Surmukhi Raman
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Mudhal Idam2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Inga vaanthae..Come here...
Inga vaanthae..Come here...
Female :Thalli pondhae..Female: Go far away...
Thalli pondhae..Go far away...
Male
Neenthaanae neenthaanaeYou are the one, you are the one,
Nilavin pethi thaane..Indeed the granddaughter of the moon...
Nee poga nee pogaAs you walk, as you walk,
Nizhalum vellai thaanaeEven your shadow turns white.
Female
Moochchil pookkum thaavaramA plant that blossoms in breath,
Oh moondram paalil vervidumTaking root in the third chapter of life (love).
Male
Seendathae seendathae chella chellaDo not tease, do not tease, my dear darling.
Female :Seendathae seendathae chella chella.Female: Do not tease, do not tease, my dear darling.
Haa haa haaHaa haa haa
Male
Oh oh inga vaanthaeOh oh, come here,
Inga vaanthaeCome here.
Female :Thalli pondhae..Female: Go far away...
Thalli pondhae..Go far away...
Male
Nee thaanae nee thanaeYou are the one, you are the one,
Nilavin pethi thaanaeIndeed the granddaughter of the moon.
Female :Haa haaFemale: Haa haa
Male :Nee poga nee pogaMale: As you walk, as you walk,
Nizhalum vellai thaanaeEven your shadow turns white.
Female
Haa haa moochil pookkum thavaramHaa haa, a plant that blossoms in breath,
Oh moondram paalil vervidumOh, taking root in love.
Seendathae seendathae chella chellaDo not tease, do not tease, my dear darling.
Male :Hey seendathae seendathaeMale: Hey, do not tease, do not tease.
Female
En koondhalil un kadhalaiIn my hair, your love,
Pinniyae pinniyae parpenadaI will plait and watch, my dear.
En naatkalai un moochinaalMy days, with your breath,
Vazhven naanadaI will live, my dear.
Male
Kaadhal koothaeOh dance of love,
Female
KoothaeDance,
Male
Aadum naathaeOh vibrating rhythm,
Female
NaathaeRhythm.
Male
Rettai udal ottrai uyirTwo bodies, a single soul,
Ippodhu thaan paarkirenOnly now I am witnessing this.
Otrai irul netri mudiA single dark strand of hair on your forehead,
Thottae uyir pookirenTouching it, my life blossoms.
Female :Ennai ninaithayae thummi salithaenaeFemale: You thought of me, and I sneezed repeatedly.
Male :Seendathae seendathae chella chellaMale: Do not tease, do not tease, my dear darling.
Female :Seendathae seendathae chella chella. …Female: Do not tease, do not tease, my dear darling...
Male
Inga vaanthaeCome here,
Inga vaanthaeCome here.
Female :Thalli pondhae..Female: Go far away...
Tharara naanae tharara naanaanaeTharara naanae tharara naanaanae
Tharara naanae naanae naanaeTharara naanae naanae naanae
Female
Kaipesiyae vetkapadaEven the phone felt shy,
Muththamae sathamaai thanthaaiyadaYou gave a kiss so loudly, my dear.
Kannadiyae kaigal thattaEven the mirror clapped its hands,
Sernthom naamadaWhen we came together, my dear.
Male
Kaigal koosaWhen hands feel bashful,
Female
KoosaBashful,
Male
Kaalgal pesaWhen legs speak,
Female
PesaSpeak,
Male
Mittaai silai thotten unnaiI touched you, a candy statue,
Guitar isai ketkuthaeAnd guitar music is heard.
Thottal mazhai vittal veyilIf touched, it rains; if let go, it shines warm sun,
Sattaryena thaakuthaeStriking suddenly.
Female
Undhan udai poadaWhen you put on your clothes,
Enthan yedai koodaMy heart's weight increases.
Male
Seendathae seendathae chella chellaDo not tease, do not tease, my dear darling.
Female :Hey hey seendathae seendathae chella chella. …Female: Hey hey, do not tease, do not tease, my dear darling...
Male
Inga vaanthaeCome here,
Inga vaanthaeCome here.
Female :Thalli pondhae..Female: Go far away...
Thalli pondhae..Go far away...
Male
Neethaanae neethanaeYou are the one, you are the one,
Nilavin pethi thaanaeIndeed the granddaughter of the moon.
Female :Haa haaFemale: Haa haa
Male :Nee poga nee pogaMale: As you walk, as you walk,
Nizhalum vellai thaanae…Even your shadow turns white...
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Seendathae seendathae chella chellaDo not tease, do not tease, my dear darling.
Oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Seendathae' from the movie Mudhal Idam (2011) is a playful and intimate romantic duet between two lovers expressing their affection and attraction toward each other. The male lead compares the heroine's radiance to the moon, describing her presence as so pure that even her shadow appears white. The couple engages in a teasing back-and-forth conversation filled with playful resistance ('go away') and irresistible draw ('come here').

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaimai)

Nilavin pethi thaane..

Comparing the heroine to the granddaughter of the moon ('Nilavin pethi') to emphasize her radiance and elegance.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Nizhalum vellai thaanae

Exaggeration that her light makes even her shadow turn white as she walks.

Oxymoron / Paradox

Rettai udal ottrai uyir

Describing 'Rettai udal ottrai uyir' (two bodies, one soul) as a poetic unification of two lovers.

Emona / Rhyme (Monai)

Thottal mazhai vittal veyil

Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Thottal' and 'Sattaryena' creating musicality.

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Trivia

The track 'Seendathae' was composed by D. Imman for the 2011 Tamil film Mudhal Idam, starring Vidharth and Kavitha Nair. Lyricist Arivumathi crafted the poetic lines using classical imagery combined with contemporary romantic themes.

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